Mark CrockerApr 132 minIntroducing our new Program Manager!We are excited to announce our new Program Manager, Paris Gaudet. Paris joins our team, following the completion of an incredible year of...
madelinejjohnstonMar 163 minThe “Sewa” Leadership of Buncy PagelyDuring the pandemic, seniors have been especially impacted. Local leader Buncy Pagely noticed that neighbours in her retirement...
madelinejjohnstonMar 43 minThe Civic Leadership of Charlayne Thornton-JoeOn a cold, snowy night in 2004, Victoria city councilor Charlayne Thornton-Joe found herself questioning where the city’s homeless could...
madelinejjohnstonFeb 253 minThe Resourceful Leadership of Kim Burden“Every success in my life has been because of relationships that I’ve been able to build in the community,” says businessman Kim Burden....
madelinejjohnstonFeb 143 minThe Harmonious Leadership of Holly WrightAs a child, Holly Wright used to lock herself in her room. She spent countless hours practicing the guitar, determined to become “a...
madelinejjohnstonFeb 113 minThe Persistent Leadership of Kim SmytheWhen Kim Smythe, President and CEO of Nanaimo’s Chamber of Commerce, was asked about his leadership practices, the question took him by...
melissamouatFeb 43 minSteven Lorenzo Baileys, winner of the 2021 VCLA Belonging and Engagement Award“Whenever I go into a room, I make a point of acknowledging everyone, hopefully individually if I can,” explains Steven Lorenzo Baileys,...
madelinejjohnstonFeb 13 minSustaining a Business Through Tough Times“Monk was really on the ropes in the 1990s. We had over expanded we had no cash flow, we had no working capital. We were in special...
madelinejjohnstonJan 263 minThe Outstanding Leadership of Sam Ariyo“I struggled with meeting people’s expectations,” admits Sam Ariyo. “I thought I was doing my best – I was human enough, I was friendly...
madelinejjohnstonJan 134 minThe Unifying Leadership of Laila Pires VCLA Winner for Arts and CultureAs Laila Pires, 2020 winner of the VCLA award for Arts and Culture, and one of the founding members of the Philippines Bayanihan...
melissamouatDec 21, 20213 minGrace Sinats, winner of the 2021 Flourishing Safe Environments Award“As a young person, I’m constantly told that one day I’m going to change the world, but I wanted to change it right now.” Fifteen year...
melissamouatDec 17, 20212 minThe Victoria Foundation & Vital SignsA question facing anyone who wants to engage in meaningful community service is this: where will my time and energy be most impactful?...
melissamouatDec 4, 20212 minCommunity Learning DayRain dripped from the eaves of the tent and a cold breeze rustled through the trees of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary....
Leadership VictoriaOct 7, 20212 min17th Annual Victoria Community Leadership AwardsThe 2021 Victoria Community Leadership Awards (VCLAs) celebrations culminated with a delightful gala on Sept 15, 2021, at the Deep Cove...
madelinejjohnstonOct 1, 20213 minMena Ruffolo Westhaver, Active Winner of the 2021 VCLA for Thriving Children and YouthAfter being unable to breathe and developing weird spots, hospital blood work confirmed the unthinkable. Mena Westhaver's five year old...
madelinejjohnstonSep 23, 20212 minCONGRATULATIONS! VCLA Winner Jo-Ina Young – Lifelong LearnerJo-Ina Introduces herself with the traditional Métis language - Michif. Unique names are an integral part of her family. “Jo is from...
madelinejjohnstonSep 22, 20212 minCONGRATULATIONS Sharlene Law – VCLA Winner for Healthy Standard of LivingIn 2018, Sharlene Law organized the Umbrella Society’s first fundraiser. National Hockey League alumni were invited to play a charity...
madelinejjohnstonSep 17, 20212 minCONGRATULATIONS! Sage Lacerte VCLA Winner and Innovative Business WomanAnnually, Sage’s family travel along the highway of tears. During this trip, they engage in traditional practices of berry picking,...
madelinejjohnstonAug 25, 20212 minStories of Gratitude – the Leadership of Author Monique Gray SmithOn an extremely cold evening in Kamloops BC, young Monique and her Auntie Ellen were heading home from her ball game practice. Monique’s...
Leadership VictoriaAug 18, 20211 minIntroducing Our New Summer Student We are pleased to introduce our new student for the Summer/Fall, Jaylene Odagiri. Jaylene is a fourth year Uvic student in the Bachelor...